- subtraction, minus - an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
--1 is a kind of arithmetic operation
Derived form: verb subtract1 - subtraction, deduction - the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); "he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks"
--2 is a kind of decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
Antonyms: addition
--2 has particulars: bite; withholdingDerived form: verb subtract1